Companion Program: Sailing Regatta
Companion Program: Scenic San Diego by Land and Sea
The Foundation for Financial Planning & Financial Planning Association Closing Night Bash
Companion Program: Sailing Regatta
Thursday, September 15
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
San Diego Harbor
Cost: $140/person
"Twenty years from now you will be more than disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain
The sparkling waters of the San Diego Harbor will provide a perfect place for this custom designed Sailing Regatta! It's all hands on deck! - Each person will serve as the official "crew" of their vessel vying to push their team in the winner's circle. Every person will have an integral role from preparation of boat leaving and returning to dock, hoisting sails to all basic points of sail. This is no pleasure sail - the goal is to win! Guests will master their "maneuvers" with tack, gibe, turning, braking, securing the boat and putting it "to bed."
Each team will crew their sailing yachts with a certified captain. The teams tackle a challenging two-mile course over a period of 2 hours. Captains will brief the crew on strategy, techniques and sailing instructions before the race. The Committee Boat and official will handicap the yachts, sound the 10-minute, 5-minute, and 1-minute warnings and officiate any penalty calls. As each team's yacht sails over the finish line, the horn will sound and times noted - where they will be tallied to the overall score.
Tour includes 2-hour race with a Certified Captain, professional guide, beer, water, soda and boxed lunches.
Companion Program: Scenic San Diego by Land and Sea
Thursday, September 15
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $60/person
Enjoy highlights of "America's Finest City," through a special narrated guided tour by land and sea.
San Diego is a vast city with many popular attractions. Guests will tour via motorcoach areas such as Old Town, the site of the city's original settlement where many of the old adobes and frame houses are still standing and have been completely restored. Mexican culture is plentiful here with quaint shops selling bright and colorful artwork and souvenirs. Another popular stop is Balboa Park which is considered one of the most beautiful, diversified and culturally enriching parks in North America. The park is filled with beautiful Spanish style architecture which was built for the very first World Fair in 1915. Balboa Park is also home to 14 museums including the Aerospace Museum, the San Diego Museum of Art, the Natural History Museum and the Photographic Museum. Botanical gardens and gourmet restaurants can also be found throughout the park.
Other areas of interest along the way are San Diego's downtown areas such as the historical Gaslamp Quarter and Seaport Village where souvenirs can be purchased at one of the many tourist shops and the view of the sparkling San Diego Bay is unbeatable.
After the land tour, guests will be board a public harbor tour boat and cruise the calm waters of the San Diego Bay. Professional guides will narrate points of interest that may include the Coronado Bay Bridge, the Navy shipyards and aircraft carriers. Along the way, you might even see a seal or two cruising through the water. You haven't seen San Diego until you have seen it from the water. It's an entirely different view.
Guests will need a photo ID to board the public harbor tour.
Tour includes transportation, professional guide, personalized highlights tour of San Diego; 60-minute public harbor tour, bottled water, sodas and light snack.
The Foundation for Financial Planning & Financial Planning Association Closing Night Bash
Saturday, September 17
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Marriott Marquis and Marina
The Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP) and the Financial Planning Association (FPA) invite you to be part of the Closing Night Bash at FPA Experience 2011, a joint fundraising endeavor which directly benefits our very special initiatives. All contributions to this event (including your ticket price) are tax-deductible* and split 50/50 between the FFP and FPA in providing financial assistance to the following:
- The Foundation for Financial Planning's mission to help people take control of their financial lives by connecting the financial planning community with people in need.
- FPA's focus on providing unique professional opportunities through our FPA Diversity Scholarship Program. Contributions to advance these efforts go directly to FPA's National Financial Planning Support Center, a 501 c(3) subsidiary.
Please join us for a special Casino-themed evening of entertainment, community and activities - all to benefit those most in need. Tickets are $25 ($30 at the door) and include all activities, dinner buffet and two drinks.
* Please consult your tax adviser
- Closing Night Bash Flyer (PDF | 390KB)
